(2011 EAST COAST TOUR) MK's visit to DC was Short, But Sweet!

by MK Scott

Late on Monday, August 29th as I made my way on the MegaBus to Washington, DC I Tweeted a Gorgeous photo of a Sunset as I entered the state of Maryland.  By the time I arrived in the Nation's Capital it was dark, but quite Humid.

I checked into the Dupont Circle Carlyle Suites  in a gorgeous room with a view of the Washington Monument and on the table was a bottle of wine, 2 glasses, and chocolates. Too Bad I was alone! I tried to enjoy it regardless.

On Tuesday, August 30th I met up with my DC Field Producer, Shawn in the hotel  lobby as well as JoAnn Dana (VP) and JoAnn Sipe (Catering Director) for a Hotel Tour and Interview. This coverage will go with the NY footage to complete the Gay Weddings Feature (Coming Soon).

Later I meet up with an old friend at Stoney's in Dupont/Logan.  But Retired early for a busy Wednesday ahead. 

On Wednesday, August 31st, Headed to my afternoon Tour of the DC office of the Associated Press. The TWO level Office was a Broadcast Journalists Dream with broadcast style control room,  Multiple TV monitors of programming similar to the one I saw years ago at CBS News, On line, video voice-over, radio pod-casting and Photo stock. Many Thanks to Matt at the AP! 

Later,  I got ready for my date at #9 with Interim LGBT Liaison, Raul Avillar, this meeting was 'off the record' since Raul and I met years ago at a Maria Cantwell/John Kerry event in Seattle. I was the only journalist who got close enough to the Liaison to The White House (Don't worry I got details soon).

The FINAL Day had arrived and surprisingly I didn't do much just checking out and making my way to Reagan-National airport and making my way back to Seattle and patted myself on the back for a 2 week adventure, a TRUE Success!